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The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources — brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!

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Weekend Impeachment Vote?, Bracing for a Blizzard & Valentine's Day- Friday, February 12th, 2021 Feb 12, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, February 12th, 2021!

What to know about:

the final arguments from Democrats as they wrapped up their case in the impeachment trial
what's expected from Trump's defense team today
how another type of Republican party is possible
where a year's worth of snow is forecasted for this weekend
the ruling in Meghan Markle's lawsuit against a tabloid
which sport has become especially popular in the last year
where Americans are planning to spend their money this Valentines Day

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Impeachment Prosecutors Wrap Up: Politico, AP, NY Times, WSJ

Officers Receiving Congressional Gold Medals: NY Times, The Hill, FOX News, Speaker.Gov

Republicans Could Form Another Party: Reuters, CNN, FOX News

Fauci Vaccine Estimates: Today, LA Times, NY Times

Latest Winter Storm: CNN, Accuweather, Weather Channel, NWS

Most Distant Object in Solar System: CBS News, Space.com, NAU

Meghan Markle Wins Lawsuit Against Tabloid: NY Times, AP, WaPo

Disney+ Smashes Subscriber Goal: The Verge, Hollywood Reporter, AP

Tennis Participation Up: AP, USA Today, USTA

Valentine's Day is Sunday: Fox Business, CNBC, Lending Tree, RetailMeNot, NRF

Feel Good Friday- Opera Singers Helping Long-Covid Patients: CNN, Classic FM, ENO

New Capitol Riot Video, TikTok Sale On Hold & Lunar New Year- Thursday, February 11th, 2021 Feb 11, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, February 11th, 2021!

We're talking about:

newly-released, graphic footage of the Capitol riot played during the impeachment trial
why the sale of the Chinese-owned app TikTok is now on hold
new CDC guidance to get more protection from your mask
what type of drug a new study says could also be used for significant weight loss
the Lunar New Year explained

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Impeachment Trial Day 2 Recap: NY Times, AP, Reuters, Politico

GA Trump Call Criminal Investigation: AP, NY Times, FOX News, Axios

Pentagon China Task Force: Axios, Politico, FOX News, DOD

TikTok Sale Called Off: WSJ, AP, Reuters

CDC New Masking Recommendations: NBC News, WaPo, NPR, CDC

Study: Diabetes Drug Helps Weight Loss: NY Times, CNN, NEJM

NBA National Anthem Controversy: USA Today, WaPo, Axios, NBA

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: AP, Rolling Stone, NPR, HOF

Thing to Know Thursday: Lunar New Year: Smithsonian, CNN, Business Times

Trump Trial Highlights, Cause of Kobe Crash & 'Wizard of Oz' Remake- Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 Feb 10, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 10th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

chilling video that played at this week's impeachment trial and why one of Trump's lawyers says he was caught off-guard
what the World Health Organization says about that theory COVID-19 was leaked from a lab
what caused the crash that killed Kobe Bryant a year ago
the new name for a controversial syrup brand
when a new report says remote workers may need to return to the office

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Impeachment Trial Moves Forward: WaPo, AP, WSJ, Politico

Latest Relief Proposal: Reuters, CBS News, CNBC, The Hill

WHO Virus Origins Investigation: AP, BBC, WSJ, Reuters

CA COVID-19 Deaths: Reuters, NY Times, Johns Hopkins

MLB Spring Training Deal: WaPo, AP, MLB, Kinexon

NTSB Names Cause in Kobe Bryant Crash: USA Today, LA Times, AP, NTSB

Aunt Jemima Rebranded: AP, USA Today, NBC News, PepsiCo

'Wizard of Oz' Remake: AP, Variety, People

Alex Trebek's Wardrobe Donated: Deadline, GMA, Variety, Jeopardy!, Jean Trebek

Work Wednesday: Workers' Office Comeback: CNBC, The Conference Board, Pew Research

Impeachment Trial Begins, Minimum Wage Study & Tesla Boosts Bitcoin- Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 Feb 09, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 9th, 2021!

We have updates about:

how the historic impeachment trial of former President Trump will play out starting today
what a new, nonpartisan study found about raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
how Tesla gave Bitcoin a big boost
what's changing in Major League Baseball
what could be making allergy season worse

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Impeachment Trial Guidelines: AP, NBC News, NY Times, FOX News, Senate.Gov

CBO Minimum Wage Report: WSJ, NPR, CNBC, CBO

Rep. White Dies of COVID-19: WaPo, Politico, Axios

U.S. Cases and Hospitalizations Drop: Reuters, CNBC, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

FB Removing False Vaccine Claims: NY Times, Axios, The Hill, Facebook

Tesla Invests in Bitcoin: WaPo, AP, WSJ, SEC Filing

MLB Ball Changes: AP, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, The Athletic

Climate Change Affects U.S. Allergy Season: NY Times, AP, Full Study

Three Spacecraft Will Soon Arrive at Mars: AP, The Verge, Al Jazeera, NASA

Bucs Beat Chiefs, New Vaccine Megasites & Winter Weather Warnings- Monday, February 8th, 2021 Feb 08, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, February 8th, 2021!

What to know about:

some of the most talked-about moments from Super Bowl LV on and off the field
preparations for the historic impeachment trial
how every NFL stadium could soon become a COVID-19 vaccine megacenter
Americans dealing with sub-zero temperatures
a newly-discovered lizard that could fit on your fingertip

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Super Bowl Highlights: AP, NY Times, Fox Sports, SI

Impeachment Trial Tomorrow: The Hill, Politico, AP, WSJ

Myanmar Protests Continue: Reuters, BBC, WaPo

UK Virus Variant Spreading: NY Times, WaPo, CNBC, Full Study

More Vaccine Megasites Open: CBS News, Reuters, WSJ, ESPN

Aaron Rodgers Wins NFL MVP: ESPN, NBC Sports, WaPo

NFL Hall of Fame Selections: USA Today, ESPN, WaPo

Winter Weather Warnings: Accuweather, NY Times, USA Today, Weather Channel

Tiny Chameleon Discovered: AP, Reuters, Scientific Report

Money Monday: Coronavirus Surcharges: WaPo, Cnet

Special Edition: Impeachment Trial Q&A Feb 06, 2021

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Today we're breaking down what to expect at the Senate impeachment trial against former President Trump next week.

We'll discuss the arguments we'll likely hear from both sides, how the constitution and our nation's history come into play, and what the senators (who act like the jury) will likely be keeping in mind as they decide whether to convict.

Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes!

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Congresswoman Penalized, More Refugees Allowed & Super Bowl LV- Friday, February 5th, 2021 Feb 05, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, February 5th, 2021!

What to know about:

rare action against a controversial congresswoman: what happened, how she defended herself, and what comes next
another encouraging step for a COVID-19 vaccines
the number of new COVID-19 cases going down
why the FDA is reviewing if there are possible toxins in some baby foods
NASA trying to crowdsource a new way for astronauts to eat
Super Bowl LV: from the game itself to unique performances happening this weekend

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Rep. Greene Committee Assignments: AP, WSJ, NBC News, FOX News

Biden Raises Refugee Cap: The Hill, CBS News, NY Times, UN

U.S. Ends Support for Yemen War: WaPo, AP, FOX News, Axios

COVID Cases Falling, Deaths Continue: AP, Axios, CNN, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

J&J Applies for EUA: J&J, WSJ, Politico, NBC News

NASA's Food-Growing Competition: Fox News, Food&Wine, NASA, Contest

Toxic Metal Found in Baby Food: Report, NY Times, WSJ, Axios

Super Bowl Game: NFL, CBS Sports, NBC Sports

Super Bowl Performances: NY Times, GMA, WaPo, NPR

Puppy Bowl: USA Today, People, Animal Planet

Feel Good Friday: Teacher Uses Instagram to Give Back: Sharon's Campaign, RIP Medical Debt - Donate, Sharon's Instagram, KQDS

Vaccine Slows Spread, New Terror Group & Golden Globe Noms- Thursday, February 4th, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, February 4th, 2021!

We're talking about:

the first data we have on whether COVID-19 vaccines may help stop the spread of the virus, not just illness
a former police officer being charged with murder
why a country music superstar is facing backlash
which streaming platform dominated the Golden Globe nominations
how the moon might impact your sleep

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

AstraZeneca Vaccine Data: AP, CBS News, Business Insider, Oxford

McKinsey Opioid Crisis Settlement: NY Times, WSJ, Reuters

OH Officer Murder Charges: Columbus Dispatch, NY Times, ABC News, NPR

Canada Names Proud Boys a Terror Group: WaPo, Politico, AP, Axios

New START Treaty: WaPo, AP, NBC News

Stock Market Latest: Bloomberg, The Verge, CBS News, WSJ

Country Star Racial Slur Backlash: WaPo, AP, TMZ

Golden Globe Nominations: Variety, NPR, USA Today, Golden Globes

Study: The Moon May Influence Sleep: WaPo, Space.com, Science Advances

Thing to Know Thursday: COVID-19 Immunity: BBC, Bloomberg, Cnet, NPR, NY Times

Trump Trial Preview, Fallen Officer Honored & New Amazon CEO- Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 Feb 03, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

what to expect next week at the historic Senate impeachment trial; both sides have turned in their official arguments
a rare honor for a fallen police officer
where the federal government will soon send COVID-19 vaccines for the first time
why Amazon's billionaire founder plans to step down as CEO
which delivery company Uber is taking over
the reason behind Nike's new hands-free sneaker

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Impeachment Managers Trial Briefs: NPR, NY Times, WaPo, FOX News, House.Gov

Trump Impeachment Response: Politico, WaPo, Reuters, CNBC, Defense Response

Ofc. Sicknick Lies in Honor: NY Times, AP, NBC News, CNN

Immigration Executive Action: LA Times, AP, FOX News, White House

Mayorkas, Buttigieg Confirmed: CNN, WaPo, NY Times, Politico

Navalny Sentenced: AP, Axios, CNBC, Blinken Tweet

Vaccines Going Right to Pharmacies: Bloomberg, NBC News, Reuters, CDC

Amazon CEO Steps Down: NBC News, WSJ, Fox Business, Amazon

Uber Buys Alcohol Delivery Service: The Verge, WaPo, Uber

College FB Practice Concussion Risk: NY Times, Axios, JAMA

College FB Video Games: ESPN, WSJ, The Verge, EA Sports

Nike Unveils Hands-Free Shoe: USA Today, CBS News, Nike

Work Wednesday: Best Cities for Remote Jobs: Dallas Morning News, InMyArea, Numbeo

Dueling Relief Proposals, Silver Market Frenzy & Groundhog Day- Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 Feb 02, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021!

We have updates about:

the latest efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill; two options are on the table now
what one congresswoman said that has some lawmakers from both parties condemning her views
whether silver could be the new GameStop
what's next for that East Coast storm
how you could win a ticket to space and help children with cancer at the same time

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Relief Bill Talks: WaPo, NBC News, Axios, Reuters, GOP Proposal, White House Proposal

U.S. COVID-19 Progress: NY Times, CNN, AP

Rep. Taylor Greene Controversy: The Hill, NY Times, ABC News

Reddit Traders Target Silver: USA Today, WSJ, BBC

Winter Storm Update: Accuweather, AP, CBS News, NWS

Groundhog Day: AP, People, Watch Livestream

Dustin Diamond Dies: USA Today, Variety, Fox News